Aspen Day Use Area
This site accesses the Deschutes River as well access to the Deschutes River Trail. There is a boat launch at this day use area, picnic tables and a restroom.
Motors are prohibited on the Deschutes River from Aspen boat ramp to the north end of Lava Island. Dogs must be on leash at all trailheads throughout the year and on the Deschutes River Trail from May 15 to September 15.
Recreation Fee Site: Parking at this site requires a recreation pass. Passes are NOT available at this site, but can be purchased from Forest Service offices or vendors. Please check here for more information about recreation passes and where they can be purchased.
General Information
Day use only; no overnight camping allowed
Recreation Fee Site: A recreation pass is required. Please check here for more information about recreation passes. Acceptable passes include:
- Northwest Forest Passes (Oregon & Washington)
- Day ePass ($5)
- National Forest Day Pass ($5)
- Annual Pass ($30)
- Local Pass
- Digital Recreation Day Pass ($5) (Day Pass for Forest Service fee sites ONLY in Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area, Deschutes National Forest, Mt. Hood National Forest, and Siuslaw National Forest)
- Interagency Passes
- 4th Grade Interagency Pass (free for current fourth graders)
- Interagency Annual Pass ($80)
- Interagency Senior Lifetime Pass ($80)
- Interagency Annual Senior Pass ($20)
- Interagency Access Pass (free)
- Interagency Annual Military Pass (free)
- Gold Star Family Voucher (free)
Passes can be purchased at a local Forest Service office or through a vendor.
Motors are prohibited on the Deschutes River from Aspen boat ramp to the north end of Lava Island. Dogs must be on leash at all trailheads throughout the year and on the Deschutes River Trail from May 15 to September 15.
Day Use:
$5 per vehicle per day
$30 per annual
Recreation Fee Site: A recreation pass is required. The recreation fee is $5 per vehicle per day or may be covered by a recreation pass. Passes can be purchased at a local Forest Service office or through a vendor.
Dogs must be on leash at all trailheads throughout the year and on the Deschutes River Trail from May 15 to September 15.
Address: 63095 Deschutes Market Road Bend, OR 97701
Phone: (541) 383-5300
Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. (Closed on federal holidays)
Getting There
Latitude / Longitude
Latitude: 43.970454
Longitude: -121.416267
Directions
From Bend, OR: Travel 7 miles west on Cascade Lakes Highway 46), then approximately 2 miles south on Forest Road 41 and follow the signs to the Aspen Day Use area.
Facility and Amenity Information
Restrooms
Restrooms are available at this site.
Picnic Tables
Picnic tables are available at this site.
